Jaunita Perkins Tolliver, the eldest daughter of 12 children, was born in Bourdon, Mississippi on June 19, 1933, to Joseph and Lemonard William Johnson.
Jaunita joined Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Akron, Ohio, and rarely missed a service. She was also a supporter of all auxiliaries as a member of The Order of Eastern Star Ruth Chapter 10.
Jaunita was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Tolliver; daughters, Anntettera Bushner, and Shirley Finsley; son, Foster Perkins; 4 brothers, Henry, Willie, Andrew, Levester (Fats) Johnson; and sister, Tommie Jean Anderson,
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Paula Perkins, and Frances Perkins; son, Terry Johnson; sister, Romellia Denson; adorable great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; as well as countless nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.